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Romanian Court Upholds Annulment of Controversial Presidential Election

1/2/2025

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A Romanian appeals court has upheld the annulment of the Nov. 24 presidential election, rejecting far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's challenge. The Constitutional Court deemed the election invalid due to a Kremlin-backed influence campaign. In response, Georgescu decried the decision as a continuation of corruption and injustice, now facing a five-day window to appeal.

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A Romanian appeals court has upheld the annulment of the Nov. 24 presidential election, rejecting far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's challenge. The Constitutional Court deemed the election invalid due to a Kremlin-backed influence campaign. In response, Georgescu decried the decision as a continuation of corruption and injustice, now facing a five-day window to appeal.